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L253 GYX

1994 Carbodies Taxi/hire Car

Black Diesel 2664cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2016
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

410,840 mi
Last recorded410,840 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2015
Typical for 1994 Carbodies Taxi/hire Car273,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL253 GYX
MakeCarbodies
ModelTaxi/hire Car
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,664cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2015 410,840 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2014 410,438 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 29 Nov 2013 410,731 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2013 410,727 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Pass 17 Jul 2012 410,367 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 7 Jul 2011 410,326 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2010 409,777 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 12 May 2010 409,527 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

all of vehicle under body slightly corroded

Pass 12 May 2009 405,977 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 16 May 2008 403,055 miles
Pass 17 May 2007 401,792 miles

How Reliable is the Carbodies Taxi/hire Car?

Based on 25,686 MOT tests across 5,028 vehicles.

66.0%
Pass Rate
4,528
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
5,028
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 1,797
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 1,196
fog lamp not working 1,044
Headlamp aim too high 951
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 897
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L253 GYX is a 1994 Carbodies Taxi/hire Car in Black with a 2,664cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 1994 Carbodies Taxi/hire Car models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.3% with a typical mileage of 273,180 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Carbodies Taxi/hire Car fails its MOT is body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings, accounting for 1,797 recorded failures. If you're considering buying L253 GYX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Carbodies Taxi/hire Car typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 32 years old, this Carbodies Taxi/hire Car is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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L253 GYX is a 1994 Carbodies Taxi/hire Car, first registered on 4 January 1994.

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